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Inaugural IRONMAN 70.3 Pennsylvania Happy Valley Triathlon Generates More Than $4 Million for Local Economy
“Economic success” can now be added to the list of descriptions for the inaugural IRONMAN® 70.3® Pennsylvania Happy Valley triathlon. The Happy Valley Sports & Entertainment Alliance (HVSEA) today reported that the event generated more than $4.4 million for the local economy, resulting in an estimated 7,170 room nights over the course of the three to four nights of the July 2 competition.
IRONMAN 70.3 Happy Valley Generated $4.4 Million for Local Economy, Report Says
The inaugural IRONMAN 70.3 Pennsylvania Happy Valley was a boon for the Centre County economy, according to information released Monday by the Happy Valley Sports and Entertainment Alliance.
2023 NWCA All-Star Classic Set For November 21 At Penn State
The prestigious event began in 1967 and was a staple of the college season until 2017. After a four year hiatus, the All-Star Classic made its return in 2022 in Austin, Texas due, in large part, to the support of the National Wrestling Coaches Association. This year's meet will take place at Rec Hall on the campus of Penn State.
Happy Valley Sports & Entertainment Alliance Announces Board Of Directors
The Happy Valley Sports & Entertainment Alliance (HVSEA) announced the Board of Directors and officers that will help guide the organization as it works to elevate sports and entertainment events in Centre County, what many know as Happy Valley, Pennsylvania.
Shapiro Administration Announces $5 Million Awarded to Attract Sporting Events to Pennsylvania, Help Boost the Economy
The Happy Valley Adventure Bureau was awarded $70,000 for the 2023 Ironman 70.3 Triathlon in State College. The Happy Valley Adventure Bureau will use the funds to help offset expenses associated with marketing, site fees, on-site hospitality, and general costs that pertain to conducting the event.
IRONMAN 70.3 Pennsylvania Happy Valley Nominated for “Best New Sports Event”
IRONMAN® 70.3® Pennsylvania Happy Valley has earned a nomination for "Best New Sports Event" from the industry publication SportsTravel. This nomination stands as a testament to the hard work put forth by volunteers, organizers, and participants.
Beaver Stadium Among Luke Combs’ 25 New Growin’ Up and Gettin’ Old Tour Dates
Luke Combs, the two-time County Music Awards Entertainer of the Year, is set to take the stage at Beaver Stadium on April 27th, 2024. This electrifying performance is part of the Growin’ Up and Gettin’ Old Tour, a musical journey encompassing 25 shows across 13 U.S. cities.
Medlar Field To Host Happy Valley Music Fest, The Dirty Dozen Brass Band To Headline September 3
Make your plans to be at Medlar Field at Lubrano Park this Labor Day weekend as the ballpark will host Happy Valley Music Fest, produced by Chautauqua Region Music Alliance, on Sunday, September 3.
IRONMAN Race set for happy valley
When most people hear IRONMAN, they probably think Robert Downey Jr. or maybe Black Sabbath or even Philadelphia Eagles’ Hall of Famer and the NFL’s last Iron Man, Chuck Bednarik. But for the next three years – and hopefully longer – IRONMAN will have a special meaning here in Happy Valley.
More Than 2,000 Compete in Inaugural Ironman 70.3 Pennsylvania Happy Valley
More than 2,000 triathletes swam, biked and ran through Centre County on a humid Sunday for the first Ironman 70.3 Pennsylvania Happy Valley.